This was my first product received from the Expert Reviewer program. So I give a big thanks to MTS for giving me the opportunity and sending me an entire 5lb tub. MTS is a new company and Machine Whey is their new Whey Protein powder and yes, it's concentrate-based. I'm not a big fan of whey concentrate so I was skeptical going into it. But it was free. Why not?
I finished my 5lb tub just over a week ago.

Profile: 8/10
I thoroughly went over the amino content in this protein and it is right up there with some of the top-rated wheys on the market.
140 kcals/serving which makes it a slight bump higher on the calorie count. Not a problem though if you can fit it into daily macros.
25g protein/serving, 3g fat (1.5 saturated), 5g carbs, 1g fiber. Not bad in my opinion.

Effectiveness: 8/10
I don't use whey protein after training anymore unless a severely busy schedule calls for it. I do use it pretty much year-round though, rather i'm bulking, recomping, or cutting. With that being said, I used this in the morning mostly with my oatmeal or for a snack on campus. I also made sludge with it (see youtube if you do not know what protein sludge is). Seemed to digest just fine with no bloating or gastrointestinal distress.

Value: 9/10
Obviously, I got it for free so that was really nice. As the others here have said though, it's priced fair from most online retailers and is worth trying for sure.

Taste: 11/10
Mix-ability: 8/10
Yeah, I went above the scale here. I've tried so many proteins since the early age of 14 and I think this one may be the best yet. MTS Machine Whey is THAT tasty. Rather you are mixing it with water, milk, oatmeal, or my favorite- Milk and natural peanut butter or *protein sludge*, this stuff is like having a cheat meal.

It mixes fairly well. It is a concentrate so sometimes you can still taste specs here n' there of the powder but it's no concern of mine since it never bothered me.

Overall: 8/10
This is a great product that can be used to help meet daily protein needs. It's semi-low calorie, fair-priced, high in amino acids, and straight up delicious. I recommend this for anyone who holds taste as a high priority (even though I am not one of them) while not wishing to sacrifice the profile.

I'll be buying again.
mmmm, machine whey.

This product has been an eye opener for me. A mainly whey concentrate product that is as effective as an isolate? I say yes.

There's only so much to say about a basic protein powder, so this isn't going to be very long or in-depth. It's a stripped down, no BS product that I genuinely enjoyed and fully intend to purchase another tub.

EFFECTIVENESS (9/10)

I've used protein supplements from A-Z, from the cheapest all the way to the most expensive stuff I can get my hands on. I've had nothing but good come from using this. I used this in place of my isolate products and I felt like I was just as well off, and mind you that this product costs considerably less. Also, I have a very sensitive stomach and I never did have digestion issues with this. The profile is fantastic, no useless fillers, no added sugar, this stuff is a legit protein powder.

TASTE (8.5/10)

Every review of this raves about the taste, and its obvious as to why from the first sip you drink. The chocolate flavor is very satisfying, and not once did I get tired of it. Also, it's very easy to mix. No clumps or funky texure. It's as good or better than anything I've ever tried.

VALUE (8.5/10)

Tiger Fitness sells a 5lb jug for $45, and this makes the product even more attractive. 67 servings with 25g of protein per serving. It's a great value.

OVERALL (9/10)

Until I ran out of my 5lb tub of this, my other protein powders sat in the cabinet collecting dust. I like to alternate my proteins, but I found this one to be my favorite. It's nothing fancy, but it's solid no doubt. Being affordable, effective, scrumptuous, it's a definite win in my book. Before you buy your next tub of Gold Standard Whey, or any protein for that matter, give this a chance. You will be pleasantly surprised.

First I want to thank MTS Nutrition for allowing me to try out a full tub of this little gem they created. We all know there are tons of legit choices for your protein needs in the oversaturated protein market, but Machine Whey stands out to me for a few good reasons. I’ll keep this review short and sweet because nobody wants to read a novel on a basic protein supplement. I have religiously been using Dymaytize Elite Whey for years, as it is an isolate based protein with a solid amino profile and some added digestive enzymes, but after going through this tub I may have found a new fill in.

Effectiveness/Profile: 9/10
The effectiveness of a basic whey protein is pretty difficult to quantify generally speaking. In order to gauge a protein’s effectiveness I simply go by the amino profile, protein content, and protein sources. In terms of those factors, Machine Whey is right up there with any of the big hitters on the protein market.
It contains:
Optimal Biological Value Whey Protein Matrix (Whey Concentrate/Whey Isolate), and some sweetners and flavorings.
Each serving yields 5+g BCAAs and 4+g Glutamine
IMO Machine Whey yielded results right on point with any Isolate based protein I have tried, and far exceeds the concentrate based products I have run through. My only complaint would be the fat and cholesterol content (3g fat, 1.5 sat fat/60mg Cholesterol), but considering all the other factors involved that is definitely not a big deal at all. Overall, I give it two thumbs up in effectiveness and profile.

Taste/Mixability: 10/10
I’m aware that ranking based off of just taste is kind of silly, but this stuff is so damn good I have to rave a little bit about it. Absolutely, hands down the best tasting basic chocolate protein I have ever come across, and I have pretty much tried them all. Regardless of what I mixed it with: water, milk, or greek yogurt it tasted fantastic. I must say though that the greek yogurt sludge was almost too good, as I found myself eating multiple servings of it a day. In addition to the wonderful taste Machine Whey also mixes very well, which is not typical of most of the concentrate based proteins I have tried. All in all, this product blows away the competition in this category.

Value: 9/10
Around $40 for a 5lb tub that has 67servings, at 25g protein per serving.
To me this is a very solid value, especially when considering protein content, taste, mixability, and general effectiveness. In general, IMO it is a better value than most of the more popular protein brands.

In all honesty I have never been a fan of whey concentrate based proteins as they for the most part have given me GI problems. However, after going through an entire tub of Machine Whey I can pretty much destroy that notion. This protein is a great option for anyone looking for something off the radar, with a very reasonable price tag. It gives you everything you need in a basic protein and has a taste that destroys the competition. I honestly can’t wait to try some other flavors, because if they are as good as the chocolate I am sold, hook, line and sinker. I would highly recommend this product to anyone and everyone.

MTS Machine Whey...

I was given the opportunity to review this product via the Expert Reviewer program for free. They were very nice to provide a full 5lb tub for review in exchange for an unbiased review. I was hesitant trying a new unknown protein, given that I typically stick with Myofusion and/or 100% GS for my blends, but I decided to give it a fair shake.

Taste 10+: This is where this product shines. Typically I do not really rate on taste, because I am trying to feed the body not satisfy the taste/appetite. However, this product by far has the best taste of any protein I have ever tried. Consistency, flavor, after taste. I typically mixed it with just water, but sometimes did milk and/or Greek yogurt. This is light-years better than Myofusion or 100% GS.

Effectiveness 9: As with any high quality protein they are typically very similar. The profile here provides for roughly 5g of BCAAs and 4g of Glutamine. Similar to 100% GS. It is a blend of isolate and concentrate. Slightly higher fat content per serving (3g) and slightly higher cholesterol (20% DV). Effectiveness/Recovery was on par with your top tier protein blends, won't work miracles in recovery/soreness but that isn't its intent. No noticeable drop between the other leaders in the protein categories.

Value 9: At roughly 39.99 for 5lb plus shipping that is solid value. With the price of ON products going up and up every month, this is a welcome addition to the protein landscape. Better value than ON 100% GS or Myofusion.

Overall 9: This is a solid, top tier protein blend that may be new to the market but isn't short on the execution. They nailed the taste, the profile is solid, and the price/value is below comparable market leaders. If you are interested in jumping away from your standard 100% GS, Myofusion, etc... You will not be disappointed.
It gets the bladeski seal of approval.

What it do nephew, this is a review that has been waiting in the wing for a long time. Before MTS I had been through about 9-10 tubs of Gold Standard and loved it, however when I saw this protein I had to jump on it. The biggest thing that stood out for me is that the company was created by Marc Lobliner who as most everyone knows created Scivation and helped to start Primaforce. That is what really got me interested in MTS, because I knew when I took Xtend or any bulk ingredients from Primaforce that quality and assurance backed up the products. Now on to the review of the most effective protein I have found thus far.


Effectiveness—9.5

Wow to put it simply this stuff is awesome. Not only can you use this as a post workout protein as pretty much everyone does with protein powder, but you can fit it into just about any meal. For example I like to make sludge with this prior to bedtime, which is a scoop MTS whey, and a cup of blueberries if you have yet to try this you are missing out. I also found that if I was on the run in the morning you can throw a scoop of this in a bowl and put less than a 1/3rd cup water mixed with the protein, toss it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes and you have protein pancakes just add agave. I saw a good size increase on this even though it is pretty much a standard protein. For post workout I would use 1-2 scoops mixed with orange Gatorade, which turned out to be a great mix and one that saw good results.


Taste--9

I really don’t care about taste as long as the flavor is chocolate which is as standard as it gets. That being said this stuff tasted like straight Hershey’s chocolate. That is another reason why you can use this so many different ways other than your run of the mill post workout shake. If you’re in it for taste alone then this is a winner.


Value-- 9

You can only get this at tigerfitness.com right now until mid 2013, which is fine with me, tigerfitness is a great site. This protein ran me about $39 every time, which for 67 servings is a great deal. It lasts me a little over a month because I try to get a couple small meals out of this every day. I measure value alone not by how much it cost’s but by how many uses you can get out of a standalone product. Another example I will use is I don’t use casein protein at all I feel it is a waste of money imo, but I will use MTS at night before bed mixed with blueberries and cottage cheese cheaper and imo much more effective.


Overall—9.5

I was really blown away by this product, I even emailed Marc Lobliner to tell him how great of a product this is, he also told me MTS has a pre workout in the mix so be on the lookout for that. Everyone on SR.com uses protein powder, but not all powders are created equal. This being one that has a slight edge even on the top dog Gold Standard. Also whichever protein you take, check to see that it has the NSF/GMP certified label tat way you know you are getting what you paid for and it is safe. Overall I have gone through about 4 tubs of this and am not stopping anytime soon bulking or cutting you can fit this protein into your diet easily and effectively. Get you some MTS Whey and become a machine.

Just got this product from tigerfitness.com and had high hopes for this and i was right. This protein at least in the choc flavor tasted really good and went down very smooth. I also used it to make brownies which also tasted great and this is a way to mix up protein in the diet. Def recommend this protein to anyone !!!

Ill start off by saying this, finding good solid quality proteins are hard to come across. Seriously, I know you think Hydrolized, micro filtered proteins are the top of the chain. Look closer tho, many are removing the very things you actually need to build muscle and burn fat. I know because I was one of those that always thought the same. I was introduced to this protein and let me tell you hands down the taste is amazing, just like chocolate milk, I only mix it in water, so immagine if you used alomond milk or milk? Wow after a solid 2 weeks of use the one thing i noticed is im tighter strength is great even while cutting in a caloric deficit. This protien was created by a man who believes in practicing what he preaches. Its even manufactured in a NSF/GMP facility, which will ensure you the highest quality in your prouducts. Last but not least this protein comes with a heavy duty scoop with a extra long handle, none of that wimpy ***. I say try it, and im telling you your minds will be made up, a solid whey protein, and hands down best value!!!